JAMMU: The Committee on Privileges on Monday held its meeting at Assembly Complex, Jammu to discuss the issues related to the protocol and privileges of Legislators. The meeting was presided over by Chairman of the Committee, MLA, Nizam-ud-Din Bhat besides Legislators, Vikram Randhawa, Riyaz Ahmad Khan, Salman Sagar, Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed (Pardesi), Javaid Riyaz (Bedar), Javaid Iqbal, Dr Narinder Singh Raina and Dr Bharat Bhushan were also present.

The Committee discussed and reviewed the present status of its earlier observations concerning the Warrant of Precedence issued by the Hospitality & Protocol Department. The Committee expressed concern over the pendency of the matter and emphasized the necessity of keeping the Committee apprised of the action taken on its recommendations.

Administrative Secretary, Hospitality and Protocol Department, Niraj Kumar; Secretary, Law Department, Achal Sethi; Secretary, J&K Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandit besides other concerned officers were also present in the meeting.

Niraj Kumar apprised that the recommendations of the Committee have been discussed in a meeting held under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary attended by the Commissioner Secretary, GAD, Secretary Law and other senior officers of the concerned departments. He also apprised the Committee that the recommendations of the Committee have been taken up with the Chief Minister and after the approval the matter shall be placed before the privileges Committee.

Secretary, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs also briefed the Committee on the subject. The members of the Committee gave their valuable suggestions to make the Committee more vibrant and result oriented.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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